Excess weight creates a lot of complexes in a person, and also negatively affects the work of the whole organism. People are trying to get rid of extra pounds through diets, exercise, massage and other procedures. One of the most effective weight loss methods is yoga.
Breathing exercises for weight loss
"Mountain". Yogis daily use breathing practices to cleanse the body of toxins. Stand up straight with your arms along your body. As you inhale, raise your hands through the sides above your head, fold your palms, slightly pressing them on each other. Hold your breath for 3-4 seconds. Then, exhaling, slowly lower your arms down through the sides. Close your eyes and breathe normally for 20 seconds. Repeat the exercise one more time.
"Mill". Do not change the starting position. As you inhale, raise your arms in front of you, placing them parallel to the floor. Holding your breath at a fast pace, perform 3 circles with your hands, first forward, then 3 circles back. With an exhalation, lower your arms along the body, close your eyes and rest a little.
If you feel dizzy, rest for 1 minute after exercise. Do not be alarmed, after breathing exercises this is considered normal.
Yoga asanas
Pose "Triangle". Standing straight, spread your legs as wide as possible, point the toe of your right leg exactly to the side, lower your arms along your body. As you inhale, raise your arms, placing them parallel to the floor, reach for your right palm with your entire body. As you exhale, bend to the right, rest your palm on the lower leg. Turn your head to the left, fix your gaze on the thumb of your left hand. Bring your hips forward a little, trying to place your whole body in one plane. Breathe calmly, hold the asana for 10 seconds. Gradually bring the hold up to 20 seconds. Slowly straighten up as you inhale. Point your left toe to the side. Repeat the exercise on the other side. This pose helps to lose weight: removes extra centimeters in the waist, on the back, in the hips.
Lean forward. Sit, straighten your legs, point your toes towards you. As you inhale, raise your arms up, exhale, lower your body to your hips, stretch your chest forward, keep your back straight. Lower your palms on your feet or on your shins. Hold this position for one minute, breathe calmly. As you inhale, slowly lift the body up. The asana helps to remove fat deposits from the back and thighs.
Pose "Bow". Lie on your stomach, bend your knees, grasp your feet with your palms. As you inhale, lift your legs and arms up without letting go of your feet. In doing so, you will round out in the body and hips. Hold the asana for 10 seconds, breathe evenly. As you exhale, lower yourself to the floor and rest.
If your lower back hurts while performing an asana, try not to rise high above the floor.
Pose "Child". Sit with your buttocks on your heels. With an exhalation, lower your body onto your hips, put your hands near your shins, breathe calmly. After a minute, slowly lift the body, point your hands up and stretch. With an exhalation, lower your arms.
